She was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania on February 28, 1926, to the late Charles and Beatrice Sismour. After graduating from high school in Indiana, she worked as a bank secretary for a short time. She was married to William J. Derner until his death in 2001.
Dolores was a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana and frequently volunteered within her community. She also enjoyed reading mysteries and playing bridge.
Dolores is survived by her two sons, David (Mary) Derner, of Austin, TX; and James Derner of Santa Monica, CA; her daughter, Laurel (Jeff) Kuehr of Vestavia Hills, AL; and three grandchildren, Robert Derner of San Antonio, TX; John Derner of Colorado Springs, CO; and Matthew Kuehr of Vestavia Hills, AL.
The family requests donations be made in Dolores Derner’s memory to John Knox Presbyterian Church, 3000 N. High School Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46224